The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has a special program that focuses on health profession workforce development that is designed to ensure that “the U.S. has the right clinicians, with the right skills, working where they are needed.”

The “About” tab offers more about health professions and offers visitors a downloadable copy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, along with a fact sheet. Visitors from higher education institutions and accredited medical education programs who are interested in applying for government grants should definitely check out the “Grants” link.

Here they will find a trove of information on grants and how to apply in areas from nursing to dentistry to diversity. The “Workforce Analysis” link has six downloadable studies documenting the nursing shortage in the United States, which is projected to reach one million people by the year 2020. Overall this site is a great resource for those working in the health professions, healthcare educators, and students. [KMG]